'Fitting for Anderson to have the last say'published at 19:02 BST 10 May
19:02 BST 10 May
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Match of the Day pundit Shay Given on Elliot Anderson's performance for Nottingham Forest against his former club Newcastle: "It was fitting for him to have the last say in that game against his former club and after the sad passing of his mother.
"He's shown incredible resolve over the last few weeks as losing a parent is one of the biggest things that could ever happen to anyone.
"People often forget the human side of players, they aren't just robots. For him to keep playing at the level he has been - when he will have been hurting so much - has been unbelievable. It will have meant so much to him to score against Newcastle, his mum was a Geordie and he will no doubt have had mates in the away end.
"He is some player and he has yet again shown what a mistake Newcastle made by letting him go.
"That goal today has earned Forest the point that might be the one that seals their safety for next season. He got cramp when he scored and that showed just how much effort he puts in today and week in, week out."
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle: Pereira on 'the character and spirit' shownpublished at 17:57 BST 10 May
17:57 BST 10 May
Vitor Pereira has been speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham after Nottingham Forest's draw to Newcastle.
He told Colin Fray: "After the Aston Villa game, we were mentally strong to come back and face a strong team - Newcastle.
"Mentally and physically we were not with full energy because it's been four very difficult days after the game in Europa League. But in the end, the character and the spirit of these players is fantastic.
"The supporters help us a lot and in the end we deserved the point.
"Once it was 1-1 they gave everything to try and score a second goal and I am very happy with the players that came on from the bench. They gave everything to support the team."
Analysis: Anderson sends a reminder to Newcastlepublished at 17:40 BST 10 May
17:40 BST 10 May
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Newcastle did not need any reminder of what they had allowed to leave the club - but Anderson delivered one anyway.
The midfielder cost Forest £35m when he joined two years ago and, despite some debatable recent recruitment at the City Ground, he has been a stunning success.
His late equaliser pushed Forest closer to safety while damaging the Magpies' faint European hopes - and that scenario will not be lost on Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson, who helped bring Anderson to the Midlands club.
Anderson is certain to go to the World Cup with England after becoming a key member of Thomas Tuchel's squad and Forest will struggle to hold onto him in the summer, with Manchester United and Manchester City reportedly circling.
With no European football next season - those hopes ended with Thursday's Europa League semi-final defeat against Aston Villa - it is hard to envisage Anderson staying for another season.
He pointed to the sky after his goal in tribute to his mother Helen, for whom Forest laid a wreath on the pitch against Burnley last month after her death.
Forest have provided the perfect platform for the 23-year-old to flourish since he arrived in the Midlands and he has developed into one of the finest midfielders in the league.
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle: What Pereira and Anderson saidpublished at 16:53 BST 10 May
16:53 BST 10 May
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Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira, speaking to Sky Sports: "In the end I have reasons to be happy. Three games, very tough without time to recover and time to prepare in the proper way.
"It was very difficult but the players showed the spirit, the character, and in the end they want to score a second goal.
"I have to be honest that one point, in this moment of the season, is a good point with the players that we have injured at the moment. Difficult to find solutions and the players from the bench went in with spirit to help the team and try to score and I'm very happy with that.
"The character of these players - a special group. They believe even after we conceded the goal that we can score. We did, and maybe, had a chance to score a second. This is the spirit I want in my team.
"Now it's time to recover mentally and physically. Thanks to the supporters because they helped us a lot. We're looking to the future with belief and we know that next season will be good for us."
Forest goalscorer Elliot Anderson, speaking to Sky Sports: "Massive - we knew going into these last few games it's important to pick up points and finish on a high. It's a good point considering as I don't think we were at our best today.
"But when you're not at your best it's about not losing points and we've picked one good one up.
"The subs brought some energy. It was tough out there. It was hot and everyone seemed really tired. A tough first half for both teams I think, but we finished well.
"We've made a U-turn and done really well. The manager is brilliant and we're all behind him. It was a tough game midweek but we'll bounce back and now focus on the league.
"One thing the manager said is that this group is full of fighters. Four managers means it has not been easy, but we've all stuck together and fought for each other."
Did you know?
Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last eight Premier League games, with them last enjoying a longer run without defeat in the competition between February and November 1995 (25).
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle - send us your thoughtspublished at 15:56 BST 10 May
15:56 BST 10 May
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Record signing Nick Woltemade makes his first start since March as Newcastle make two changes for the trip to the City Ground.
The Germany international and Lewis Hall have both been recalled by head coach Eddie Howe as he tweaks his side following last week's win against Brighton.
Hall comes back in after Lewis Miley broke his leg in training earlier this week. It remains to be seen if Newcastle are lining up with a back five or if Hall has been tasked with playing out of position at right-back.
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Sutton's predictions: Nottingham Forest v Newcastlepublished at 10:00 BST 10 May
10:00 BST 10 May
Nottingham Forest are not quite mathematically safe yet on 42 points and this weekend they play before West Ham and Tottenham do, so they will go into this game still needing something.
Forest have come a long way under Vitor Pereira and are playing really well at the moment and scoring goals, but Morgan Gibbs-White has been key to all of that so they really need him to be available after his horrific head injury.
My other worry with Forest is how much Thursday's Europa League semi-final with Aston Villa will take out of them - but at the same time I am not sure Newcastle can take advantage even if they are tired.
The Magpies' win over Brighton was much-needed for their boss Eddie Howe but it was far from convincing. All things considered, this will probably end up in a draw.